Keith Regan
Small employers to have ears of health care leaders
Leaders of several of the state’s largest hospital networks and health care organizations will discuss efforts to control health care costs at an upcoming...
Five Questions With: Gaylon Stockman
As the newly appointed CISO at Lifespan, Gaylon Stockman is now responsible for securing the data and computer assets of the state’s largest health...
RIC launches nursing care management program
PROVIDENCE – Citing a need for better trained managers to coordinate patient care in a variety of settings, the Rhode Island College School of...
Reed co-authored report calls for regulation of e-cigarette marketing
Electronic cigarette makers are targeting young people with their marketing efforts, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island and a group of other lawmakers...
Salve Regina launches state’s first substance-abuse certificate program
NEWPORT – As health officials move to address a growing epidemic of street and prescription drug overdoses, Salve Regina University said it would offer...
Five Questions With: Dr. Tracey Cohen
Earlier this month, the mayors of Central Falls, Pawtucket and Providence gathered to undergo health screenings in the light of day and the glare...
Miriam earns certification for joint-replacement program
The Miriam Hospital, which operates the state’s busiest joint replacement surgery program, said its Total Joint Center received the highest level of certification from...
Apollo targets health care market with detection tech
FALL RIVER – Apollo Safety Inc. said it formed a healthcare division to address growing demand from hospitals and other medical facilities for its...
Roger Williams reports ‘encouraging results’ from trial
PROVIDENCE – Researchers at Roger Williams Cancer Center said a recently completed initial phase trial involving immunotherapy showed “encouraging results” for cancer patients.
Cancer...
Hasbro Children’s gets<br> trauma designation
PROVIDENCE – Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been designated a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, marking the first time...
